Clarence White is working on a book on the history of the Samuel Chapel AME Church in Marion County. He is seeking add'l material for the book. If any of you might have material that would aid in the history, I know Clarence would be appreciative. His discussion of the book and the material he seeks is listed below. Harris History of Samuel Chapel AME Church, Marion County, Georgia For a history of the church, I would appreciate receiving any of the following items: memories and recollections, photographs, letters, programs, obituaries of members, funeral programs of members, minutes, ledgers, membership rolls, names of pastors and presiding elders with dates of service, family histories and biographical information of the Shipps and Hartages, historical information on the old Sales Chapel AME Church and on Mahala Chapel AME Church. Written anecdotes or memories of specific incidents or events would be especially welcome, as would audio tapes or video tapes of such recollections. I will acknowledge each source in the book. I also seek similar items on the old White Pearl Lodge #30 of the Mutual Benefit Society, which will be covered in a chapter of the book. Xeroxed copies of old material will be adequate. I will copy any original material shared and return it promptly to the owner. I plan to self-publish a soft cover history of 150 to 175 pages in 2005 or 2006 titled Gathered in His Name; A History of Samuel Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Marion County, Georgia. Clarence D. White 50 Belmonte Circle, SW Atlanta, GA 30311-2771 Tel. 404.753.8144 FAX 404.753.8144 E-mail: [email protected]